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They will provide advice and guidance (IF they offer this service).

You will still be the one to submit.

There's nothing to "process".

It's a TRV, start and submit the application sooner rather than later. December is by the corner.

ChineduOC:
Will they process the visa for free because I will soon be busy with school?

You should do it yourself.

The social services programs are free (they're funded by the government).

https://accessalliance.ca/programs-services/settlement-services/

An example. I can't vouch for them though.

ChineduOC:
Someone recommended Nairaland to me and I am trying to do it myself. Yes, I am in Toronto

Lol. Don't bet on it.

akwesenana:
Strike should end before the turn of next year.

Since you're in Toronto, I STRONGLY suggest you seek a free organisation that helps immigrants. I know the names of some in Montreal and Alberta but not Toronto.

ChineduOC:
I am a student of UofT. I am already in Canada. I want my wife to visit me in Canada this christmas. We don't have kids yet.

My question now are

1 Whose IRCC account will be used for the application? Will my wife apply or me?
2 Where will I upload her invitation letter that I wrote
3 How long before they approve the visa?
4. What are the documents that I need?

You probably have to use hers as she's the primary in this application.

When you apply, you can upload the Invitation Letter as part of Client Information. You can upload multiple documents there, just merge the files.

Check processing times for a guesstimate.

Do the come to Canada for the documents you need.

ChineduOC:
I am a student of UofT. I am already in Canada. I want my wife to visit me in Canada this christmas. We don't have kids yet.

My question now are

1 Whose IRCC account will be used for the application? Will my wife apply or me?
2 Where will I upload her invitation letter that I wrote
3 How long before they approve the visa?
4. What are the documents that I need?

Request GCMS notes for the refusal.

They may not believe that you will return to Nigeria.

You may be better off applying for Permanent Residence or a Work Permit directly.

Virocrix:
I don't understand my dear

No single airbag in the wreckage pictures.

No man/woman is worth your life.

Avoid adrenaline, it is a drug.

CalabarPikin:
An unidentified lady has been involved in an auto crash in Calabar while chasing her husband who she saw with another woman.

According to an eye witnesses, Stephen Okposin, the accident happened earlier today at the Murtarla Mohammed Highway.

"The lady saw her hubby at Spar shop with another woman in the car, so she hurrily drove to double cross them. This man saw her car and zoomed off, so the woman became aggressive and sped up.

Narrating what happened, Stephen said "I was just driving behind them just in less than 3 minutes I saw her involved in the accident and she's unconscious at point of death. The hubby that was running suddenly dropped off the lady who was with him and rushed down to to assist revive her from the car.

"She's was rushed to the hospital and have been confirmed death after several effort to safe her life"

Credit: Facebook/Stephen Okposin

https://www.facebook.com/168535716654695/posts/pfbid02bMfTGnKFWaX15CjX8VogoF7x3i6tu3E9kHX5Qpa3kj7ptDX7KvpJE2wRVGLZadTLl/?app=fbl

Personally, and with people I have applied for, most of the time, the study permits, and extensions, have exceeded the passport validity.

However, in a case this summer, someone's study permit extension was capped at the passport expiry. I remember being surprised, as this was not usually the case. So, I get what you are saying. I searched for, but could not find any change in official policy. My guess was this was a personal decision by the officer on this particular case (this case was unique and the extension could have even been denied).

E.g: a study permit was extended until Dec 2021 in 2020. Even though the passport was to expire Nov 2021.

Jeff5gold:
Hhhhhhmmmmmmmmmm see……
For example
If you graduated in 2021 (2 years course)
You will be given a 3 years PGWP
But if your passport expires in 2023, your PGWP will not exceed the expiring date of your passport. And you will definitely be allowed to apply for extension of PGWP when you finally renew your passport

Even for a student visa
If you apply for a 4 years program and your passport is valid for 3 years , you will not be given a 4 years study permit.

Maybe you didn’t understand what the IRCC officer was trying to point out

The image you attached is unclear and illegible. I replied to your email, send the file (redacted) to me there if you so desire.

I have somewhat bad news. Per the attached image, you will not be eligible for Post Graduate Work Permit after you finish from this school.

Confirm by searching: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html

Now, perhaps you knew this, but most people do not.

EDIT: https://www.itdcanada.ca/admission-requirements/

Their website says you will likely need to apply for a work permit as they do co-ops. This could solve the PGWP problem. I suggest you clarify with the school.

EDIT 2: I forgot to answer your other questions:
- I have heard of POF companies, but do not know any personally.
- SOA is an integral part of the study permit application.
- This depends on the school's deferment policy. Peruse their website first, then email them with your case and questions.
- If your personal account has $15,000 +, I suggest that you use it. Break down the costs you will be expected to pay: Accommodation, food, transport, etc. Find a way to justify how you can cover all those expenses. Or how you have a guaranteed savings. E.g: you'll be staying with a friend close to the school. He has allowed you to only pay him $250 a month (or nothing); therefore, they should subtract accommodation concerns from your POF/SOA consideration.

Uchenation:
GOD Bless you @cooooooks for your response. It’s stated on my LOA and thicker that I’m under scholarship specifically for $8,150.
Start date: October 03, 2022
Completion date: September 30, 2024
Please permit me ask further questions;
1. Do you or anyone in the house know companies which offer POF services? and what interest rate they offer please (my main challenge rn) A friend said there are companies too who can look for similar names as one’s name and use for SOA at far more affordable rate. Is this option advisable?
2. Is it possible I submit my application while building the SOA?
3. Deferring to January or May intake will I need to pay application fee again?
4. Someone is advising I use my personal statement of account (which is no way close to min N10 Million) and apply for study permit, if I do this will be I be denied?
My LOA is below for clarity of what I’m trying to explain about the scholarship if I’m even making sense. Thank you so much for your help GOD bless.

The proof of funds should cover tuition for one year plus $10,000 for living/accomodation/food.

So if, after scholarships (and this should be clearly stated in letters or emails from the school), your tuition is $4,000; then you need $14,000 proof minimum.

There is (virtually) no way that you'll get approval before October, maybe not even before January. Especially since you've not started the application yet.

I would advise you to defer to next May or September.

Proof of funds needs to be 4 - 6 months. So if you apply now, you need to show proof from May minimum. If you start to build the SOA now, it will "mature" by January.

I'll finally add that some officers want to see proof of funds for the entire education, not just the first year.

Uchenation:
Good morning gurus in the house. Please I need help and assistance. I have admission to ITD Canada and my intake is to begin October 03. I did an upfront medical on the 25th of August and collected the results on the September 08. I have created my IRCC account and prepping for filling, uploading and submitting.
Initially I was told I needed a bank statement of N6- N8 Million for visa application only for me to hear from the Director that I’ll be needing 13-15 million Naira. I told my aunty who introduced me to the man and she said that’s way too much for a single student, she said she will talk with the man to find out why the change in figures and was made to understand that it is due to inflation and stuffs. Talked with the man if with N10 million i can apply for study permit with it and he said it’s okay.
My questions please are;

1.Can anyone help me with POF or know companies for offer them and at what %tages. Considering one needs a SOA for approximately 4-6 months if I apply with 4 months will It be OK?
2. How much do I need as SOA to apply for study permit my LOA shows my fees is $12000 though I understood it’s a scholarship program where I’m paying $4000.
3. What are the documents I’ll need to submit while filing the form.
4. What happens to my school which is to begin 03 October whose admission letter will be expire on 14 October? Should I defer to January 2023 considering the fact that it can take 1-3 months to get a response from IRCC? Will I need to pay additional application fee if that’s the case?
5. Will I be considered if I get submit a statement with 10 million?

Any form of advice, help or assistance will be greatly appreciated thank you ��

Pastopreneur.

I'm telling you what an IRCC officer said.

PGWP is not dependent on passport expiry date. Just as study permit isn't dependent on passport expiry date.

Jeff5gold:
The only reason a person can be given that PGWP that short depends on the expiring date of your passport, and after renewing your passport, you can apply for extension.

It is. Grocery prices have risen, some items more than 100%.

Pasta is up 70%, canned beans is up 150%, rice is up 70%, meat is up too 30% plus.

I've travelled to a few provinces this year and prices have risen everywhere. In far places like NL, it's even worse. Even AB prices are up.

A single person that shops smartly, will still spend $500+ a month on groceries if they pay full price.

To save, they could:
- only buy on sale
- buy meat on clearance and in semi bulk (need a good freezer but could also lead to wastage).
- use a food bank for rice, potatoes, cereals, yogurt.

CountVersailles:
For a single person how's $300 a month for groceries impossible? I don't agree. If you are spending more than $300 a month on just groceries then you are not doing something right

Relax and answer the question. There is no one size fits all fix.

delkuf:
just tell me the country I can go with that amount. Is that too difficult to do

Are you in healthcare or tech? Check out UK threads.

Nice epistle.

The context that I replied to, jokingly, is okay.

Your feedback is noted.

I have seen this game many times. In the end, the family loses.

Cheers.

EsoEso:
If he is not spouse then what is he? You don't just refer to people's loved ones in such sarcastic manner in the guise of profering a solution to his or her queries.
Do you know his current plans and perceptions? Do you know if he is already made and well established in his current country of residence? Do you know his reserverrions towards migration? Do you know if the other partner is taking decisions not putting the family first? I could go on and on. Not everyone sees immigration as a means to an end or lean towards kissing all their investments, work project etc goodbye; otherwise most business men, celebrities and politicians would have abandoned naija for long and live permanently else where.
There are plethora of reasons why a spouse would be holding back in such matters and if not properly addressed or settled it could mean the begining of marital stress.
Before swinging swords of judgment let's be very objective especially when it comes to family matters because when family is involved a lot of considerations has to be examined and common ground can be reached putting the family first since both still want to be together.

My pleasure bro/sis.

johnstan:
Wow woke up to all the insights you provided on certain things, thank you for that.
Once in a while we need these kinda of information from people who have gone ahead as we have a lota PPR hopefuls here and these information will go a long way.

Happy Sunday everyone. This new week it shall reign more PPRs.

Sure

Benzdey4u:
@cooooooks, please, can I mail you?

Any more info would be case by case.

Ask and I'll reply. I'm not a member of any Mun WhatsApp groups.

CharitoJames:
Why not drop the info here? I’m also going to MUN… I assume you are in the WhatsApp groups…the 2 groups

Extensions currently, are because:

- there is a huge backlog of millions of applications
- there is a huge lack of workers...so why not allow those already working in the country to continue working.

bepositive11:
I thought the extensions were because of covid.

There can be fraud...that is why Canada tries to make the applications have NO need for a lawyer or agent.

I'll also point out that this lawyer actually grew up in Nigeria (yes, he's white). His dad was a Prof at College of Ibadan in the 60s. Dad is still alive.

bepositive11:
If one person can do that, it's possible that there are other immigration lawyers who do the same. Of course not all, but some or few others.

Your lawyer was depressed? Wow. I think he should've held himself accountable though. He shouldn't have taken on your case since he knew that he wasn't in a good place.

But how common is mental health issues among Canadians? I've been watching a lot of Canadian documentaries these days. They seem to have a really bad mental health crisis and drug problem.

Groceries at $300 a month is almost impossible, especially now.

Unless you're using a food bank for most foods.

CountVersailles:
Some recent threads coming up here have just been plain, unadultrated lies about cost of living in Canada or some other advanced countries. But I'm choosing Canada because it's the one I know best about that it's just outright lies. Many of them will post and will start claiming that you can't save $200 per month or that bills will kill you and you won't be able to save more than $100 after all bills. Nothing is farther from the truth. Don't let all these dreamkillers and wretched Nigerians who are looking for company in their naija hellholes lie to you about the realities in Canada. Things are much better than they claim.

Typical cost of living in Canada if you have your head screwed on right and are not one of those crazies looking for social media approval or tryin g to show that you have finally arrived after living in extreme poverty in Nigeria.

Accommodation --- $1500 (this is the average you pay for a good, clean place to stay). Obviously not in downtown areas of any city, but why would you want to stay downtown anyways? Who are you seeking to impress? You were not staying in Victoria Island or Ikoyi before you left Nigeria. Instead you were staying in Egbeda, Iyana Ipaja or some other Lagos shithole, but suddenly you are in Canada and you must stay in central Toronto. Hunger wey you reach you dey do press-up. Except you are living in Alberta or Manitoba where $1500 will get you something super high-end, in places like Toronto this gets you something relatively comfortable and YOU WILL BE FINE.

Internet - $85 (this is high-end, super-fast, rarely disappointing internet). Not mtn that only works in the night, or spectranet that doesn't work that well in the Egbeda you were staying back in Lagos.

Hydro - $50 (except you are cooking every single day, you shouldn't pay more than this) And why should you be cooking everyday anyways? Don't you have something better to do with your time?

Car insurance - $200 (most people will pay only $200 for car insurance). But if you are working minimum wage, you are already pushing it. If you don't have absolute need for a car, there's no reason you should be buying one. Not everybody drives. Parking is expensive. You don't automatically translate your life from nigeria to canada and think because you were driving in Nigeria you should be driving in Canada. But let's even say you are stubborn and want to buy a car. Okay, I have included it. Bus pass of $50 per month should do you. There are incentives to buy bus passes for cheap if you are a low-income earner. Low-income earner go still earn 18m naira net per annum o! Wait until I get to the earnings. But let's sha add you car, since you are stubborn anyway.

Parking - $85 per month. Extreme case. Most times it's less.

Groceries - $300. You shouldn't spend more than this in a month. Except you are one of those stupid Nigerians who think they must be going to African store every time and buying Naija indomie when significantly cheaper walmart indomie of various flavours yapa anyhow.

We are already at $2220. If this is your monthly spending, you have a problem already. But let's sha say this is what it is.

Now, how much do you earn? Let's say you are doing one of the lowliest possible jobs working in walmart and telling people 'thank you for coming to walmart" everyday, and helping them checkout and putting on a forceful smile. Let's just assume. And you combine that with car wash cash jobs no weekends. There's no reason you should not be making at least $3000 net in a month. This is the least. Possible to make more.


So, now we have arrived at someone doing one of the poorest jobs and living one of the most comfortable lives, and he's still looking at saving at least $700 every month. So, where are those $200 or $100 ideas coming from? Or those who are claiming you will even be in debt? It's just preposterous to suggest that you can't save.

Now, at $3000 monthly, you are earning $36000 net in a year, which is just ridiculous if you are a professional. If you look well enough, educate yourself well and market yourself too, you will get a professional job (even if na customer service or something else), and you will earn net above $40,000. There are plenty Nigerians, and I mean plenty, who are earning net above $40000. Now, think about how much more you can save since this comes down to $3300 monthly. You will be saving at least $1000 every month!

Obviously, these calculations are for a single person. If you are married just multiply it by two as long as the woman is not the lazy type who just wants to sit at home and not work.

Additionally, there's no reason you should be incuring too many costs if you are earning little. Some of the things you are chasing in Canada you did not have in Nigeria. But suddenly you have arrived and things must change? Cut yourself some slack.

In conclusion, don't let anyone lie to you. You can save a lot of money working in Canada. This is truer if you are a working professional. Most working professionals earn north of $80000 gross. Think about how much more they can save even with those expenses above. And that's just for one person. If it's double income with a couple, you are looking at $160,000 gross. Honestly, by the end of the month, you guys will think you won a jackpot. Little wonder you see Nigerian couples here buying 4, 5 houses on mortgage and paying without hassles. Do your research

Extension extension extension.

New work permit application.

Now that there is a lack of workers, they are offering automatic extensions till 2024.

bepositive11:
Damn that's scary. With a 6 month PGWP, it's really hard to get PR right? An 18 month course is meant to give you a 3 year PGWP.

You can't even include the hours you worked as a student when applying for PR. And the CEC pathway requires at least 1 year of Canadian work experience.

How do people who get 6 month PGWP get PR? Is it even possible?

You cannot judge the nation based on one experience.

In my case, the guy was basically depressed. His depression and noncomunication pushed things back a whole 12 months. In that time, h

Then he came and was redoing the work for "free". However, midway, he went incommunicado again. So, as I had always done before this experience, I handled the application myself.

I wanted to sue him, but decided against it...until I become PR. I did file a complaint to the bar, but every 3 months, they send email me saying they are "investigating". I believe they are just hoping I don't pursue it.

bepositive11:
What has your experience been with them? I didn't expect a native Canadian to be that manipulative but I guess all nations have their bad eggs.

An IRCC seminar/webinar.

They usually have seminars across the country, at various schools.

Jeff5gold:
Wow…where did you see this info

If your spouse isn't doing IELTs or ECA, is that one spouse??

Tell him to get his ego off the floor. All he needs for IELTS is Level 4. As for ECA, if he has a degree, at worse, they'll downgrade it to an OND, still post secondary diploma.

He should be serious biko.

Aniejasmine:
Hello house Please I need advice. I’m currently in the pool with a crs score in the high 490’s, I’m married and had put down my spouse as non accompanying. However now my spouse is suggesting he would like to come along now (my initial plan was to sponsor him when I land). The problem is, he isn’t willing to do IELTS or get his ECA so all I’ll do is loose points. I’ve lost 28 points from adding him to my application. I know spousal sponsorship can take as long as a year but I also don’t want to waste time and miss out on the possibility of ITA this year when my IELTS expires in a couple months. Suggestions please?

If he already has a visa, no.

However, one might be a positive touch at the port of entry.

jayifeanyi1234:
Good morning, Everyone,

Does a spouse, who has a visiting visa, need an invitation letter to be sent to immigration to visit his family in Canada?

If yes, pls, which email address is it sent to? What is the procedure like?

Thanks.

You mean fly in with indomie and goat meat?

Yes for indomie, unsure for goat meat.

HOWEVER, I strongly suggest that you buy the noodles in Canada. They go for $0.17 to $0.50 each depending on location.

Legacyedition:
Who knows if Canada allow indomie Chicken and Goatmeat from Nigeria into Canada for personal consumption.